Job: Despatch Operative 007493

Organisation  - COO OPERATIONAL SUPPORT Job  - General Position Type  - Full Time  Grade: GH15 Salary: £31,964pa Location: Acton, West London The closing date for applications is Wednesday 20th November 2013, at 23:00hrs Job Purpose: You will be required to receive and check incoming equipment against customer manifests. Identify and correctly label customer’s equipment ready for processing through relevant departments. You will also move materials and work in progress around Workshop as and when required and load and unload customer lorries according to Delivery/Production Schedules. Key Accountabilities: To load and move raw materials, work-in-progress and finished components. To operate mechanised materials handling plant and equipment including overhead cranes, forklift trucks and road vehicles. To complete all paperwork and reports required. To ensure that the work area and all plant and equipment are maintained in a clean, tidy and safe condition. Cleaning of equipment so that it’s ready for Production. To operate simple machinery. Removal and Disposal of Hazardous Waste. Skills, Knowledge, Experience: We strongly recommend that you apply using your CV to speed up the application process. Please think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience and the additional information outlined in the job description and ensure your CV reflects the requirements of the role you are applying for. You may also use the ‘additional documents’ section in your online application to attach a more detailed profile that is specifically relevant to the role you are applying for. Short listing may be carried out on the basis of your answers to job-specific questions and other information that you submit. Skills: Ability to drive FLT’s and operate Overhead Cranes would be of advantage but not essential. Ability to correctly use slings and lifting equipment. Ability to carry out general housekeeping without direction. Basic numeric is needed together with some knowledge of weights and measures. Capability to do simple arithmetical and clerical tasks and the ability to write legibly. Ability to communicate effectively with the managers, other members of staff and customers. Knowledge & Experience: Previous Despatch experience is desirable, but not essential.  Must be capable of working without constant supervision and must be customer orientated. Must be physically fit and reaching LT Medical standards of fitness as appropriate to the job. Additional Information: If you have previously applied for this campaign, please do not reapply again as your application will not be considered.  TfL offers an outstanding benefits package including (but not limited to): 29 days annual leave, plus minimum 8 statutory days Final salary pension scheme (contributory) Self and Nominee Oyster Card providing free travel on all TfL services Annual Season Ticket Loan scheme MyTfL - access to a range of retail, travel and other discounts and concessions The job holder must be committed to the London Underground General Safety Policy statement and the Company’s safety programme and be aware of his/her contribution to the programme, including the requirement to monitor safety performance and compliance with the systems established to assist in maintaining high safety standards. The jobholder must be familiar with the safety legislation that is relevant to his/her post and comply with the necessary statutory requirements. These will include the Health & Safety at Work Act, Fire Precautions Act 1971 and associated regulations.

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